Tag: Kazakhstan
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The best places for beginners to eat horse meat
When in Rome! Read on to find the best place to eat horse in Almaty! If you’re visiting Kazakhstan, then you really ought to give horse meat a shot. What a great place to visit and try something very unique! Naturally, if you’re a vegan, vegetarian, or a particular horselover, you might skip this particular…
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Fly to Almaty from Perth: A review of the new Air Asia route
You can now book flights between Almaty and Perth with Air Asia, and fit in a cheeky city break in KL! With our eldest starting big school, we are now at the mercy of the airline algorithm and the holiday crowds. Of course this means we are open to bargain travel. So when we found…
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The best things to do in Almaty with little kids
Finding things to do with kids is relatively easy here in Almaty! Families here tend to be a little bigger than in Australia or the UK. Naturally restaurants and other leisure businesses want to cater to this market of young families with plenty to keep everyone happy. You’ll find restaurants with play areas, plenty of…
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The best time of year to visit Almaty, Kazakhstan
It’s summer, and many of our friends are jetting off to their home countries for the long school holidays. Apart from missing them all terribly already, I’m also organising our family to head home to Australia soon – we now have a child in big kid school and so our lives are also determined by…
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Almaty’s Green Bazaar: Planning a great visit there
A must-see for anyone visiting Almaty, the Green Bazaar offers a fantastic central asian marketplace experience Marketplaces are a natural part of any established town, and they are especially cool in Central Asia. Naturally Almaty has a fantastic one. Green Bazaar, known locally as Zelony Bazar and Kok Bazar, is a marketplace in the north…
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The best way to visit Charyn Canyon
Visitors to Almaty who want to get out of the city will definitely want to visit the incredible Charyn Canyon, Kolsai Lake and Kaindy Lake. A popular tourist trip for folks visiting Almaty is the Charyn Canyon visit. Usually done overnight and coupled with visits to Kolsai Lake (also spelt Kolsay but I’m siding with…
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The best way to enjoy Nauryz in Kazakhstan (2025 update)
Nauryz, or Nowruz, meaning ‘New Day’ across Kazakhstan and Central Asia, occurs in early Spring and is the traditional new year holiday. A celebration of fertility, friendship and peace, it is non-religious, but very important nonetheless. It is a great opportunity for families and friends to meet, honour the return of spring, and prepare and…
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Why I think you should visit Ak Bulak Ski Resort (2025 update)
Almaty has so many great options for skiers, so I had to go check out Ak Bulak! Situated just over an hour outside Almaty, I finally took my family to check out Ak Bulak Ski Resort, and I’m glad I did! It’s a different style of ski resort to Almaty’s other resort offerings, Oi Qaragai…
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Why I think Kazakhstan is safe to travel to
Travelling to a new country can make anyone anxious, so why not hear how someone who lives here navigates safety concerns in Kazakhstan. In my experience, Kazakhstan is safe to travel to. But keep in mind: my family lives here, we have good health insurance, we have a community made of local and expat friends…
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The best place to stay in Shymbulak Mountain Resort (2025 update)
If you are wondering about where the best place to stay for your next visit to Shymbulak Resort then please read on! Shymbulak Mountain Resort is a great all year round resort high up in the mountains surrounding Almaty. It has a range of different accommodations to suit your needs, and is a fun visit.…